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The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 197 phones
Performance 2.1 /5
Display 3.4 /5
Rear Camera 1.8 /5
Front Camera 4.6 /5
Battery 2.4 /5

Buyers who want a big, bright 120Hz AMOLED screen and IP67 durability on a mid-range budget, and who care more about daylight photo detail and all-day battery than raw processing speed.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

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About the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

The Galaxy A73 5G was Samsung's most ambitious mid-range phone of 2022, and it still holds up better than most phones of its age because Samsung spent the money in the right places. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus panel runs at 120Hz and gets bright enough to stay readable outdoors, which is the single thing that makes an older handset feel current. IP67 water resistance and Gorilla Glass 5 are unusual at this level and mean it has survived four years of ordinary British weather without much drama. The Snapdragon 778G is no longer quick by 2026 standards, but it handles messaging, streaming and light gaming without stuttering, and the 5,000mAh battery comfortably clears a day. The 108MP main camera is the headline, though it is more about detail in good light than low-light skill, and Samsung dropped the telephoto lens the A72 had. Four years on, the main caveats are the ageing chip, 25W charging that now looks slow, and an update runway that is close to running out. As a used or clearance buy it remains sensible; as a full-price purchase it has been overtaken.

Price History

Tracking the best prices since 11 May 2026.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs Galaxy A53 5G - Key Differences

Feature Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Display 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
Chipset Snapdragon 778G 5G Exynos 1280
Main camera 108MP f/1.8 with OIS 64MP f/1.8 with OIS
Battery 5,000mAh, 25W wired charging 5,000mAh, 25W wired charging
Weight 181 g 189 g
Dimensions 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm
Storage options 128GB, 256GB with microSD 128GB, 256GB with microSD
SIM-free price Not available From £139.00

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G worth buying in 2026?
It is worth buying at a reduced price rather than as a current-generation purchase. The 120Hz Super AMOLED Plus display, IP67 rating and 5,000mAh battery still make it a comfortable everyday phone, but the Snapdragon 778G is four years old and the software runway is nearly used up. Anyone wanting several more years of updates should look at a newer Galaxy A model.
How long will the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G get software updates?
Samsung committed the A73 5G to up to four major Android upgrades from its Android 12 launch, which takes it as far as Android 16. Having launched in April 2022, it is now at or near the end of that upgrade window, so expect security patches to be the main thing it still receives.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G have a headphone jack and microSD slot?
There is no 3.5mm headphone jack, so you will need USB-C or Bluetooth headphones. It does take a microSDXC card, but the slot is shared with the second SIM, so you have to choose between expandable storage and dual SIM.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G camera good?
The 108MP main camera with optical stabilisation produces detailed, punchy daylight shots and is the strongest part of the setup. The 12MP ultrawide is decent and the 5MP macro is a token addition, but there is no telephoto lens, so zoom is digital only. Video tops out at 4K 30fps.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G waterproof?
It carries an IP67 rating, meaning it is dust-tight and can handle immersion in up to one metre of fresh water for 30 minutes. That covers rain and accidental spills, though water resistance does degrade with age and any repair work.
Should I choose the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Galaxy A53 5G?
The A73 5G gives you a larger 6.7-inch screen, the 108MP main camera and the Snapdragon 778G chip, which is meaningfully faster than the A53's Exynos 1280. The A53 5G is smaller at 6.5 inches and easier to use one-handed, and both share IP67, 5,000mAh batteries and 25W charging. Pick the A73 for screen size and performance, the A53 for a more compact body.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 197 phones

  • Snapdragon 778G 5G
  • Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
42%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
42%
Avg
49%
Best
100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.7 inches
  • 1080 x 2400 pixels
  • AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits peak
This phone
68%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
68%
Avg
61%
Best
98%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Quad camera setup
  • 108 MP main camera
  • Optical image stabilisation (OIS)
  • 4K video recording
This phone
35%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
35%
Avg
41%
Best
98%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

  • 32 MP front camera
  • 4K selfie video
This phone
92%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
This phone
92%
Avg
55%
Best
92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 5,000 mAh
  • 25W wired
This phone
48%
Avg
52%
Best
86%
This phone
48%
Avg
53%
Best
100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6

Weight

181 g

SIM

· Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 12, up to 4 major upgrades

Colours

Gray, Mint, White

Radio

Unspecified

Body

Gray, Mint, White

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

108

Primary Camera

108 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS

Primary Camera Video

4K@30fs, 1080@30/60fs; gyro-EIS

Second Camera

108 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS

Third Camera

108 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS

Selfie Camera Features

HDR

Primary Selfie Camera

32 , f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm

Video Resolution

2160

Selfie Video Resolution

4K@30fs, 1080@30fs

Display

Type

Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Display Size

6.7

Display Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Snapdragon 778G 5G

GPU

Adreno 642L

CPU

Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal Storage

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

No

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66

5G

1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS

Battery

Battery

5000

Charging

25W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass